Commemorating the completion of 25 continuous years of Narendra Modi heading governments as Chief Minister and Prime Minister, nationwide events were organized across India. Marking this milestone on October 7, 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha held in Gurugram, Haryana, reflecting on the governance and development agenda established over the past quarter-century.
Amit Shah on the 25-Year Governance Journey
Amit Shah noted in a post on X that Narendra Modi's 25-year tenure across state and central governance represents a mission dedicated to public welfare, uplifting underprivileged citizens, and advancing national prestige. Emphasizing that younger generations should draw inspiration from this uninterrupted public service, the nationwide outreach is being celebrated through the Seva Jyoti Yatra campaign. Addressing the congregation in Gurugram, he called for widespread participation toward realizing the developed nation goal.
Nationwide Celebrations and State-Level Initiatives
The anniversary was commemorated across multiple Indian states through specialized programs. Narendra Modi marked the occasion by offering prayers at Delhi's Vinayak Temple and reiterating the developed nation pledge with the slogan 'We Will Do It.' While the Union Cabinet reviewed the key national initiatives undertaken during his tenure, international greetings arrived from Japan. Leaders from diverse regional administrations participated actively; Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta lauded the uninterrupted dedication to public duty, while Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described this journey as spanning from grassroots rural development to global prominence. In Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in special rituals for the Seva Jyoti Yatra, and in Chandpur, Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena Shinde faction hosted an assembly at Basanti Devi Dharamshala praising the leadership for ushering in a transformative era.
About Haryana and Its Regional Context
Haryana is a prominent North Indian state with Chandigarh serving as its joint capital city. It shares northern borders with Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, while its western and southern boundaries touch Rajasthan. The Yamuna River defines its eastern border with Uttar Pradesh. Crucially, Haryana surrounds the National Capital Territory of Delhi on three sides, which places its southern belt, including the economic hub of Gurugram, within the National Capital Region for integrated regional and industrial planning.
Public Reaction
Public reception across social platforms reflected varied viewpoints regarding the milestone. While multiple supporters praised the long-term expansion of national infrastructure and institutional initiatives, other observers questioned the status of previously announced employment commitments and raised concerns regarding unresolved regional policy pledges.
